Everyone deserves to playFinancial Assistance
Supporting Athletes
We recognize some families may require financial assistance to make it possible to participate. At LMHA, we encourage our families to reach out to available organizations for financial assistance. Please see the details below for more information on the available and recognized programs. There may be additional resources not listed below open to families as well.
If you are applying for Financial Assistance, please also contact the LMHA Administrator. If the registrant has already been approved for Financial Assistance, please forward the confirmation to the LMHA Administrator.
Athletics 4 Kids
A4K is NOW accepting applications! More than 1/3 of Canadian children cannot participate in sports or recreational activities due to financial barriers. A4K is working to change this throughout British Columbia, because in a positive environment of teamwork, competition and shared dreams, anything is possible. They have created a "How to Apply" video. To view this, please click HERE then click “Learn More” to submit your online application and for further details!
Hockey Canada Assist Fund
The Hockey Canada Foundation’s “Assist Fund" (formally known as Lace em' Up), is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 season. CLICK HERE to apply! You will need to provide a copy of your 2024/25 Season Registration Invoice which can be printed from your TeamSnap dashboard.
Jumpstart
Jumpstart is a National Charity with a commitment to local communities. Organized sports connect kids to their communities. Canadian Tire Corporation recognizes this and makes sure that money raised stays where it is donated. Canadian Tire Corporation is Jumpstart’s biggest supporter as it funds all the general administrative expenses of Jumpstart, which means 100% of customer donations go directly to help kids in need.
KidSport
KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under. Through a confidential application process, we provide grants so they can play a season of sport. Nationally, KidSport is comprised of a network of 11 provincial/territorial KidSport chapters and 178 community KidSport chapters. Since its creation in 1993, over 530,000 kids across the country have been given the chance to play sports through KidSport grants and sports introduction programming.